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Are you passionate about delicious, wholesome, soul-satisfying food?
Are you a positive, self-reliant person who wants to follow a unique and valuable system and is excited to take the necessary steps to support the vision and mission of Café Yumm!? If so, read on.
View a virtual tour of a Café Yumm! location by clicking here!
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What’s the Café Yumm! story?
Founded by Mark and Mary Ann Beauchamp, the first Café Yumm! opened in Eugene, Oregon in 1997. Read the Café Yumm story here.
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Who is the ideal Café Yumm! franchisee?
You love our food, believe in our philosophy and enjoy working with and serving people. You have a positive attitude, great work ethic and want to follow a proven system.
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Why should I buy a franchise with Café Yumm!?
| 1. | Unique food with proprietary sauces. |
| 2. | In operation for 10+ years. |
| 3. | Complete business format franchise – training; detailed operations manuals; operational support; marketing – we offer the whole works! |
| 4. | In the fastest growing food service niche. |
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What are the steps in starting a Café Yumm! franchise?
| 1. | Visit the Café Yumm! Web site. |
| 2. | Sign up for a webinar. |
| 3. | Submit full application. |
| 4. | Telephone interview with Café Yumm! VP of Franchising. |
| 5. | Receive UFOC (Uniform Franchise Offering Circular) and sign acknowledgment of receipt. |
| 6. | Take Franchisee Profile exam (this information will help both you and Café Yumm! determine if we are a good match). |
| 7. | If you are from out of the area come for a Discovery Day (meet staff, tour restaurants, etc.) |
| 8. | Pay franchise fee. |
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What is a webinar?
A webinar is a type of web conference or seminar. The Café Yumm webinar will take you on an interactive journey through the process of owning a franchise. A live call with our Vice President of Franchising will accompany the webinar.
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What is the initial investment?
On average, our stores range between $313,000 and $495,000.
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What does it take to financially qualify?
To buy a franchise, Café Yumm! requires you have a net worth of $500,000 and liquid cash of $150,000. Net worth is defined as total liquid assets, including cash, stocks, homes, cars, recreational vehicles, businesses, etc. minus total liabilities and debt.
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Do you offer third party financing?
No. But we can help connect you with top-notch lenders to assist you with your financing options.
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What is your franchise fee?
$35,000.
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What are the Café Yumm! service fees?
6% of gross sales (paid weekly).
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What are the advertising costs?
Up to 4% of gross sales--currently 1.5% of gross sales
(1% of sales paid weekly).
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What is the average size of a Café Yumm! restaurant?
2000 to 2400 square feet.
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How do I find a location?
Our company and the real estate experts we work with on a regular basis can help you find the right location. Our plan is to have stores in all the major West Coast cities within the next five years.
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Does Café Yumm! provide training?
Yes! You will be fully trained in all store operations. You’ll have the opportunity for both classroom study and to work in one of our busy restaurant locations to see Yumm! in action.
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What happens once my store is open?
We are there with you. An opening team will help start off your Café Yumm! restaurant with hands-on assistance. You will have a talented staff to help you become comfortable running your own restaurant. Additionally, your franchise consultant is always available to answer questions. We also make periodic visits to your restaurant to help you. We also provide marketing assistance, bulk purchasing contracts to lower your costs, and continuing educational materials on topics of interest to you.
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Ready to get started?
Click here to
fill out our online franchise application form.
